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Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

NEW DELHI/LONDON, Aug 28 - Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream of the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday,…

Nepal floods trauma ‘enormous’, says Red Cross, with over 90,000 people affected

It fears the death toll from the Aug 26 disaster, already above 500, will continue to rise.

Taiwan election commission rejects caning referendum proposal

TAIPEI, Aug 28 - Taiwan's election commission on Friday rejected a proposal passed by parliament for a referendum to…

Families of South Koreans missing in Nepal floods seek urgent helicopter access

SEOUL, Aug 28 - The families of South Korean workers missing after a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal urged…

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says

GENEVA, Aug 28 - More than 90,000 people are estimated to be directly affected by the Himalayan landslide and in urgent…

DAP remains, but should Anwar stay the same?

With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next Malaysian general…

Mapping the 5.0-magnitude quake in China

View the location of the earthquake’s epicenter and shake area.

Typhoon Saudel makes landfalls on China's eastern coast, disrupts travel

BEIJING, Aug 28 - Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls on China's eastern coast on Friday morning, as authorities…

Typhoon Saudel makes landfalls on China’s eastern coast, disrupts travel

Peopleevacuated and trains halted as Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls on China's eastern coast.

Cambodia shuts down over 700 cyberscam compounds: Government

The authorities have detaining nearly 30,000 suspects, including a clutch of senior government officials.

Nepal will need billions for flood recovery, minister says

Multilateral institutions including World Bank and Asian Development Bank have committed funds.

Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is negotiating

KATHMANDU, Aug 28 - Nepal does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating…

Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal tourism faces another setback as Rasuwa disaster exposes mountain risks

Nepal’s exposure to climate-related disasters is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising, district official says

KATHMANDU, Aug 28 - Officials in Nepal's Rasuwa district have received a notice saying a lake has broken its banks, two…

Nepal lake breaks banks, water level rising: District official

The authorities in Nepal said they had paused rescue operations.

Nepal’s only billionaire says rebuilding after floods to cost $6.3b

Binod Chaudhary says reconstruction will cost money, time and a lot of grit.

3 dead in fire at paint material factory in South Korea

The local government sent an emergency alert urging nearby residents to exercise caution.

India recovers 7 bodies swept downstream after Nepal floods

China’s ‘Usain Bot’ shows the limits of human speed

Parts of the robot’s torso and waist were redesigned to cut weight and reduce the effort needed.

Seoul fertility rate rebounds as births, marriages rise

The increase was the largest among South Korea's 16 major administrative regions.

Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal struggles to store, identify bodies carried downstream by devastating flood

Hospitals reported that their morgues are filling up after bodies arrived from several districts.

On islands key to Taiwan's defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

PENGHU, Taiwan, Aug 28 - In the pre-dawn darkness on an island in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese troops earlier this…

On islands key to Taiwan’s defence, troops train for a Chinese first strike

Taiwan is fortifying Penghu with missiles and civilian resolve to withstand the first blows of war.

Japan’s education ministry creates guidelines to help schools deal with overbearing parents

The guidelines provide examples of how schools should handle such situations.

Japan Airlines to introduce aircraft-washing robot at airport near Tokyo

The AW3 robot can clean an aircraft using a remotely operated telescopic arm.

Japan police to expand wearable camera use nationwide in FY2027

The National Police Agency has requested about 170 million yen (S$1.4 million) for the year starting April 2027.

Two arrested over $1.6 million luxury watch heist in Tokyo

They allegedly stole three Richard Mille watches and a Patek Philippe watch.

Over 2,000 remain in shelters one month after Kumamoto quake

The July 28 quake damaged an estimated 42,222 homes.

Malaysia’s former human resources minister Saravanan claims trial on graft charges

The 58-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out.

China halts rescue at Tibet disaster epicentre over flood risk

Emergency teams which had earlier accessed the area “have been ordered to withdraw 1km”.

Thailand’s southern insurgency leaves villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

A coordinated wave of arson, bombings and other attacks took place in the south last weekend.

Nepal army trying to save 100 people trapped in tunnel at hydropower project

The prime minister’s office said in a statement that the army had been working in tough conditions.

Pilgrims seeking peace caught in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

They were visiting Mount Kailash in Tibet, which is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.

Deadly Nepal-Tibet floods spawn fast-swelling lakes that could burst again

Rescuers search for 1,500 missing as unstable lakes pose fresh flood threats across Nepal and China.

Australia to evacuate sub-Antarctic research base over bird flu fears

As of Aug 28, the authorities have reported 341 confirmed or presumed positive H5 bird flu cases.

Thai PM Anutin signs new deportation rules for foreigners who break the law

The regulation takes effect on Aug 28.